Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MONEY
Both ATMs and exchange booths signposted ' ' (obmin valyut) are ubiquitous. Rates
offered by exchange booths in hotels are not necessarily worse. Larger banks will cash
travellers cheques and give cash advances on credit cards.
POST
Central Post Office (vul Khreshchatyk 22; internet per hr 18uah;
8am-9pm Mon-Sat,
9am-7pm Sun, internet 24hr;
Maydan Nezalezhnosti) The entrance is on maydan Nezalezh-
nosti.
GOOGLE MAP (
490 2600; www.dhl.com.ua ; vul
DHL International OFFLINE MAP
Chervonoarmiyska 2;
Pl Lva Tolstoho)
TELEPHONE
Internet cafes often offer VOIP calls or Skype.
Central Telephone Centre (vul Khreshchatyk 22;
24hr;
Maydan Nezalezhnosti) You can
make international calls here or purchase phonecards.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Coffee Tram OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (Shevchenko Park; Universytet) A meek
substitute for the nonexistent municipal tourist office, this old tram standing in
Shevchenko Park offers coffee, bikes for rent and advice on what to do in Kyiv. Staff can
set up a walking tour of your choice at 300uah per group.
USEFUL WEBSITES
Go2Kiev ( www.go2kiev.com ) Usually up-to-date site with events listings and practical in-
formation for visitors.
Interesny Kiev (Mysterious Kiev; 364 5112; http://mysteriouskiev.com ) This website hooks
you up with tour guides offering all sorts of walks around the city. It also contains heaps
of tourist information about well-known and more unusual sights.
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/ukraine/kyiv ) Get inspired with planning ad-
vice, author recommendations and travel reviews.
Visit Kyiv ( www.visitkyiv.com.ua ) Heaps of city-related info.
Getting There & Away
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